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Acebeam W20 LEP vs Fenix HT32R

What W20 LEP does better (3) and where HT32R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam W20 LEP
Acebeam · 2026W20 LEP
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $190
vs
Fenix HT32R
Fenix · 2026HT32R
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw9.0
2.8Battery & charging8.4
6.8Build & durability5.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

W20 LEPHT32R
32 × 115.125.461 × 164.828.5
W20 LEPHT32RDifference
Length / height115.1 mm164.8 mm−49.7 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm61 mm−29 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm28.5 mm−3.1 mm
Weight131 g259 g−128 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is W20 LEP better than HT32R?

  1. Peak beam intensity302,500 cd vs 136,900 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m vs 740 m+49%
  3. Weight131 g vs 259 g+98%

Why is HT32R better than W20 LEP?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 4,000 lm6.7×
  2. Battery capacity850 mAh vs 5,500 mAh6.5×
  3. Maximum runtime1.3 h vs 92.5 h71.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam W20 LEPAcebeam W20 LEP≈ $1906.5
Fenix HT32RFenix HT32R≈ $1909.0
Light output
Maximum output600 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd136,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m740 m
Runtime at maximum output80 min—
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-42R
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity850 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime1.3 h92.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height115.1 mm164.8 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm61 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm28.5 mm
Weight131 g259 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchRotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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